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racefaceec90 on "18 Bikes Pinion bike"http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/18-bikes-pinion-bike/page/2#post-5786755
Tue, 18 Feb 2014 19:46:49 +0000racefaceec905786755@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/<p>would love one of these bikes (but sadly lacking in the cash dept <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_sad.gif" title=":(" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> </p>simonbowns on "18 Bikes Pinion bike"http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/18-bikes-pinion-bike/page/2#post-5786726
Tue, 18 Feb 2014 19:36:32 +0000simonbowns5786726@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/<p>Hehe - of course, we'd gone with the adjustable dropout for neatness. custom frame = your choice (within reason) on most bits!</p>
<p>Matt says he'll bring it the the show, seeing as you said please <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_wink.gif" title=";-)" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> </p>packer on "18 Bikes Pinion bike"http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/18-bikes-pinion-bike/page/2#post-5786618
Tue, 18 Feb 2014 19:04:09 +0000packer5786618@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/<p>I'm a bit late on this thread, but this bike is great!</p>
<p>Question: could it be ordered without the adjustable dropouts? I believe Pinion do a chain tensioner which mounts directly to the gearbox, so that could be used instead of adjustable dropouts, right? I am thinking that this would save money and also weight at the rear of the bike.</p>
<p>PLEASE bring this to the Bespoked show in April...
</p>Onzadog on "18 Bikes Pinion bike"http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/18-bikes-pinion-bike/page/2#post-5396422
Sat, 05 Oct 2013 21:26:10 +0000Onzadog5396422@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/<p>Zolatone 200. Had it on my 1990 Team Marin. Tough as anything.
</p>AlexSimon on "18 Bikes Pinion bike"http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/18-bikes-pinion-bike/page/2#post-5396351
Sat, 05 Oct 2013 21:05:23 +0000AlexSimon5396351@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/<p><blockquote>similar to old Marins</blockquote><br />
They were one of the best paint jobs ever!
</p>matt_outandabout on "18 Bikes Pinion bike"http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/18-bikes-pinion-bike/page/2#post-5396000
Sat, 05 Oct 2013 18:58:23 +0000matt_outandabout5396000@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/<p>Purty.<br />
I want a go.
</p>buzz-lightyear on "18 Bikes Pinion bike"http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/18-bikes-pinion-bike/page/2#post-5395988
Sat, 05 Oct 2013 18:53:20 +0000buzz-lightyear5395988@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/<p>Oh no! </p>
<p>(Got that lust feeling)
</p>ianfitz on "18 Bikes Pinion bike"http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/18-bikes-pinion-bike/page/2#post-5395797
Sat, 05 Oct 2013 17:19:22 +0000ianfitz5395797@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/<p>I saw it today. Looks lovely!
</p>matthew_h on "18 Bikes Pinion bike"http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/18-bikes-pinion-bike/page/2#post-5395164
Sat, 05 Oct 2013 11:07:52 +0000matthew_h5395164@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/<p>The frame is painted by a local firm who do amazing paintjobs. The finish is matt and textured (similar to old Marins) but with fully painted decals too.
</p>ScottChegg on "18 Bikes Pinion bike"http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/18-bikes-pinion-bike/page/2#post-5395154
Sat, 05 Oct 2013 10:59:46 +0000ScottChegg5395154@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/<p><blockquote>you can't easily swap from gears to single speed</blockquote></p>
<p>Pick a gear; Don't change it.</p>
<p>There you go.
</p>rosscopeco on "18 Bikes Pinion bike"http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/18-bikes-pinion-bike/page/2#post-5394993
Sat, 05 Oct 2013 09:37:02 +0000rosscopeco5394993@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/<p>18bikesmatt...what's the frame finish? Is it anodised?
</p>Houns on "18 Bikes Pinion bike"http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/18-bikes-pinion-bike/page/2#post-5394980
Sat, 05 Oct 2013 09:24:48 +0000Houns5394980@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/<p>Ooh
</p>18BikesMatt on "18 Bikes Pinion bike"http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/18-bikes-pinion-bike/page/2#post-5394962
Sat, 05 Oct 2013 09:15:17 +000018BikesMatt5394962@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/<p><a href="http://www.bikerumor.com/2013/09/09/eb13-trickstuffs-slick-new-angled-brake-rotors-shifters-adapters-wide-range-cassettes-more/">There you go Houns</a>, just need to wait a while for them to actually make them. If they are reasonably priced (and actually get made) we may stick a set on the demo bike.</p>
<p>The shifter is actually really nice, it's the same diameter as the grip so you don't notice it's there and due to the way the cables can be set up (much like a rohloff)it doesn't move around unless you want it to. It does mean you can make huge shifts in one go though.
</p>Houns on "18 Bikes Pinion bike"http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/18-bikes-pinion-bike/page/2#post-5394943
Sat, 05 Oct 2013 09:02:59 +0000Houns5394943@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/<p>I'd love one. However I'd need to find £2.5k and get over my hatred of twist shifts
</p>18BikesMatt on "18 Bikes Pinion bike"http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/18-bikes-pinion-bike/page/2#post-5394938
Sat, 05 Oct 2013 09:01:14 +000018BikesMatt5394938@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/<p>Belt drive would be an easier option, we didn't do it as we'd not heard anything to convince us it's needed though. Pinion do beltdrive cogs and we could easily put a splitter in the seatstay, for no extra cost, so the only extra cost would be the belt compared to a chain.</p>
<p>I'm not sure the cranks would lend themselves to be shortened, they are heavily machined on the back side. I know Pinion were in talks with someone else about having cranks made but as yet I know of no alternative. As far as I know Pinion will be adding other lengths, hopefully they are watching this thread and taking notes
</p>bencooper on "18 Bikes Pinion bike"http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/18-bikes-pinion-bike/page/2#post-5394933
Sat, 05 Oct 2013 08:57:47 +0000bencooper5394933@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/<p>There was a Shimano derailleur system in the '80s which had the freewheel at the cranks instead of in the back wheel. The advantage was that you could change gear while freewheeling down a hill. The disadvantage was that mechanics kept losing fingertips.
</p>PhilO on "18 Bikes Pinion bike"http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/18-bikes-pinion-bike/page/2#post-5394929
Sat, 05 Oct 2013 08:55:14 +0000PhilO5394929@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/<p><blockquote>...great but I'm out until pinion start making shorter cranks!</blockquote></p>
<p>Unfortunately, arthritic knees mean I'm in a similar position, needing160 or 165mm cranks. Mind you, when you're spending £2.5k the cost of shortening cranks isn't a deal-breaker.</p>
<p>Re. Using a fixed hub, I reckon this would be a bad idea, even if pinion allowed it. Anybody fancy getting a finger caught during a crash? <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_eek.gif" title="8O" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> </p>CaptainFlashheart on "18 Bikes Pinion bike"http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/18-bikes-pinion-bike#post-5394917
Sat, 05 Oct 2013 08:44:05 +0000CaptainFlashheart5394917@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/<p>Lovely! Definitely needs a belt drive, though.
</p>rosscopeco on "18 Bikes Pinion bike"http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/18-bikes-pinion-bike#post-5394908
Sat, 05 Oct 2013 08:39:22 +0000rosscopeco5394908@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/<p>Beauty is in the eye of the beholder....and I love that build. </p>
<p>FTIW and in comparison to my 29er Rohloff build onto a tweaked Cotic Solaris frame. They look like the same dropouts as I used, SS paragon swingers. The final build weight was 28.66lbs which included, pedals a KS Lev and Brooks saddle <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_biggrin.gif" title=":D" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> </p>
<p><a href="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/cotic-solaris-project-some-may-find-this-offensive">Rohloff 29er</a></p>
<p>I've since that thread had the seat stays replaced with DB 10mm S bend Columbus steel which has surprisingly dropped a few more oz from the over all rig <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_lol.gif" title=":lol:" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> </p>Onzadog on "18 Bikes Pinion bike"http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/18-bikes-pinion-bike#post-5394803
Sat, 05 Oct 2013 07:07:14 +0000Onzadog5394803@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/<p>I really like the idea of that. Belt drive would be great but I'm out until pinion start making shorter cranks!
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